Just about everyone knows by now that WWE will be bringing back ECW in all its glory later this year. It has now been confirmed through WWE.Com that several stars have already been signed to this "new" ECW.

In addition to the already confirmed Sabu, the site now reveals that Jazz, Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney and C.W. Anderson have signed on as well. Also, although not confirmed by WWE, the Sandman revealed through his official website (www.theextremeicon.com) that he has also signed. This should be revealed in due time.

It is also believed that people like Terry Funk and Tajiri will be making appearances for the new ECW, although it's not likely they will be full-time members of the roster. More people are sure to be added to this list of wrestlers as well, in due time.

It is also believed that this new ECW will feature some non-ECW stars as well, as a way to fill up the ECW roster. After all, should ECW have stayed in business, new stars would certainly have joined the company at one time or another. It is believed that CM Punk will be joining this new ECW brand, and that he will be heavily pushed there. Same thing can be said for Rob Van Dam, who will most likely be one of the top stars of "new" ECW.

More on this as we get it.

Update!

WWE.Com have now confirmed that Sandman has indeed been signed for the new ECW project, and they have added four more names as well.

In addition to the aforementioned signees, the "Queen of Extreme" Francine, Danny Doring and Tony Mamaluke have been signed as well.

So, the current list of confirmed ECW alumni include:

Sabu

Jazz

Axl Rotten

Balls Mahoney

C.W. Anderson

The Sandman

Francine

Danny Doring

Tony Mamaluke

I don't know about you, but this is starting to look at least promising. You may not get the likes of Raven,Shane Douglas and Dudley Boyz, who are currently signed to TNA, but it's getting closer. As always, more people are expected to be joining this list.